Name: Scaphosepalum breve f. brown (Hort.)
Etymology: The genus name Scaphosepalum is derived from the Greek words skaphe (skiff/boat) and sepalum (sepal), referring to the boat-shaped fused sepals. The specific epithet breve comes from the Latin adjective brevis (short) and refers to the short growth habit of the inflorescences or plant parts.

Origin / Distribution: South America (Ecuador, Colombia, Peru).
Location / Habitat: Epiphytic in humid tropical mountain forests at altitudes of approximately 1,200 to 2,400 m.
Description & Notes: Scaphosepalum breve f. brown is a miniature, epiphytically growing orchid. The plant grows in clumps and forms slender stems (ramicauls) without pseudobulbs, which are enveloped by tubular sheaths. Each shoot bears a single, upright, leathery leaf of elliptical to spatulate shape at its apex.

The inflorescences emerge laterally from the base of the shoots and produce small individual flowers successively. This form is characterized by its darker, brown to brownish-red flower coloration. The lateral sepals display the genus-typical thickened, cushion-like outgrowths (osmophores).

In cultivation, the species prefers shaded to semi-shaded conditions with temperate to cool temperatures and consistently high humidity. The substrate should be well-draining and kept evenly moist, while avoiding waterlogging. It is excellently suited for being mounted on cork or tree fern plaques as well as for cultivation in a display case or terrarium.